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Taxifolin (Dihydroquercetin) Explained

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WHAT IS TAXIFOLIN? Taxifolin (also known as dihydroquercetin) is a flavanonol which is part of the phytonutrient family (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health).  It can be found in milk thistle and red onion and has been shown to have countless benefits in the human body.  In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of taxifolin and how it can boost your health. WHEN WAS TAXIFOLIN DISCOVERED? Taxifolin was discovered in 1938 by the Hungarian biochemist Albert … [Read more...]

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